Meaning
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English dowarye, dowerie, from Anglo-Norman dowarie, douarie, from Old French douaire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. Doublet of dower.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
bride pricereverse dowrydowersee others at bride price
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: